Deputy Field Project Manager

Main Responsibilities: Oversee the operational components of the Value Chain, Finance and SME business development approaches, in all different targeted regions by the project. Ensure effective and efficient management of the Operations officers’ team in the field within project’s compliance with planning, monitoring, evaluation, performance and reporting as established and defined by the relevant contracts and by MEDA’s standards. Assist the Field Project Manager (FPM) in setting bases, in managing, developing and monitoring the project in order to obtain all expected results, to achieve performance targets and sustainability of the project When need or required, act on behalf or represent the FPM Ensure positive relations with donors are maintained, as well as with other local development organizations, local governments and the business community. Manage relationships with Key Facilitating Partners, ensuring positive relationships are maintained and targets achieved. Undertake a program of planned visits on a regular cycle to the project sites as well as those with all partners to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes are achieved. Submit regular reports, coordinate and work closely with the Field Project Manager in Tanzania. Apply MEDA’s values in all activities cultural sensitivity, equality, transparency and integrity in all relationships. Qualifications: A minimum of seven years’ (10 preferred) experience implementing value chain/economic development projects including managing teams to deliver economic growth outcomes University degree (ideally Master’s) in business, international development, enterprise development, economic development, agriculture or related field. Strong understanding of and proven experience in women’s economic empowerment programming in a development context Strong understanding of competitive market environments; inclusive subsector development, business development, marketing and facilitation of value chain development and M4P approaches. Strong understanding of: business decision making in competitive market environments; inclusive subsector development and value chain development facilitation methods. Understanding of the principles and mechanisms for value chain financing. Demonstrated ability to mobilize stakeholders and lead and facilitate collaborative processes. Proven and adaptable interpersonal and cross cultural communication skills. Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with individuals at various levels. Good leadership skills with particular skills to work as a catalyst and facilitator. Direct private sector experience is desirable Sector experience in agriculture/agribusiness is desirable. Relevant post graduate qualifications. Fluency in English is required, Swahili desirable Prior work experience in Tanzania and the 3 regions of Mtwara, Arusha and Morogoro desirable. Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, values, mission and purpose. Please send your resume and letter of motivation for the position no later than September 20th, 2015 to: hrtz@meda.org Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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